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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 399.59 and 252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 399.59 and 252.83 is: 348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 399.59 = 252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/399.59 = 252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 399.59 × 252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 101,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,025.08/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.67

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